Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Knitted Fabrics and Conceptual Design Proposals for Ergonomic Maternity Clothing
TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.202-217, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1716004
- Dergi Adı: TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.202-217
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Current study focuses on developing conductive weft-knitted fabrics with electromagnetic shielding
properties for potential use in ergonomic maternity clothing. Conductive core-spun yarns were
produced by wrapping 40 μm stainless steel wires with cotton fibers via ring spinning and knitted into
single jersey, rib (1×1), and interlock structures. The fabrics' electromagnetic shielding effectiveness
(EMSE) and surface resistivity were tested across 0.1 to 3 GHz. Fabrics with higher conductive yarn
content showed lower surface resistivity (down to 6.54 × 104 Ω) and higher EMSE, with the bestperforming
sample achieving 10.09 dB. Shielding effectiveness was strongest at lower frequencies,
gradually decreasing as frequency increased. Interlock and rib structures outperformed single jersey
due to their denser configurations. Building on these results, a conceptual collection of ergonomic
maternity dresses was suggested, emphasizing protection, comfort, sustainability, and the needs of
pregnant women.